Pacifiers have been around for over a century, providing parents and babies alike with much-needed comfort and peace. There is nothing wrong with comforting a baby with a pacifier, but it’s important to do so correctly. Otherwise, the presence of the pacifier could lead to a condition known as ‘pacifier teeth.’ In this guide, we…
One of the things I love about my practice is that I get to treat patients of all ages. From the wisdom of senior citizens to the frankness of 4-year-olds, I learn so much from the people I interact with. Not only does running a family dental practice benefit me, it also benefits you. How?…
Dental anxiety is common among children, even if they’ve been to the dentist several times. In fact, some parents avoid taking their child to the dentist because they want to avoid conflict. We don’t want that to happen to your family. Your child needs to see the dentist for proper oral health care and development.…
Your children can start seeing a pediatric dentist as early as one year old. It will take a few years for their baby teeth to fully develop, but eventually your child will come to you saying, “My tooth is loose!” In order to prepare you for this event, our Michigan pediatric dentistry center will explain…
Space maintainers are special dental appliances used to keep teeth in place for a child’s developing smile. If your child has lost a tooth prematurely, your Michigan pediatric dentist may recommend a spacer as part of his or her oral health care plan. Here we will explore how space maintainers work in child dentistry so…
Did you know that your child should have his or her first dentist appointment before age one? That may seem like a young age, but there are plenty of oral health techniques you can learn before your child’s teeth grow in. Many of our pediatric dentistry patients in Clinton, MI have been with us since…
Clear braces have been on the market for years now. When they first came out though, they were mainly targeted to adults who didn’t want to wear unsightly metal wires to work and social gatherings. Recently though, a new audience has emerged to take advantage of this clear teeth straightening method. Clear braces for teens…
Teaching kids to take care of their teeth is one of the best lessons you can pass on as a parent. Not only does this prepare your child for a lifetime of healthy smiles, but it also saves you years of fighting down the road. Since most kids aren’t naturally inclined to brush their teeth,…
Teaching your children about the Tooth Fairy is an effective way to encourage them to brush and floss their teeth. If they’re scared to go to the dentist, you can use the Tooth Fairy as a motivational tool, saying that she rewards children who go to the dentist. Since your little winged friend may not…
Children start losing their baby teeth around age 6, and their adult teeth do not fully come in until puberty. That leaves parents with about six years of teeth pulling to go through, and every child is a little different in how he or she reacts to pulling teeth. Eventually, you may need to get…
